The CECC has openings for two professional staff members and a communications director. The deadline is April 8th. Here's the announcement:

Professional Staff Members (2)

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is a bipartisan commission
created by Congress in 2000 to monitor and report on human rights and rule of
law developments in China. The Commission consists of Senators, Members of the
House of Representatives, and senior officials from the Administration. The
Commission holds hearings, issues an Annual Report, and maintains a database of
political prisoners in China, among other activities. For more information on
the Commission, see www.cecc.gov.

The Commission is seeking professional staff members to assist in monitoring
and reporting on substantive issues pertaining to the freedom of religion
and criminal justice portfolios. The professional staff member will assist
in assessing China's compliance or noncompliance with international human
rights standards and Chinese domestic law. Successful candidates should have
substantive background and/or an interest in one or more of these issue areas.
Successful candidates should also possess the necessary Chinese language,
English writing, and communication skills to effectively research, analyze, and
explain such developments to U.S. policymakers and the broader public.

Main duties:

Monitoring and researching
Chinese and English language sources (media, government, NGO) for
developments relating to their issue area.

Identifying and analyzing key
developments and reporting their significance orally and in writing,
including through drafting sections of the Commission's Annual Reports,
short analysis pieces, public statements, and press releases.

Researching political
prisoner cases and creating and maintaining case records in the CECC
Political Prisoner Database.

Assisting in organizing CECC
public hearings and roundtables.

Staff member also may be
asked to travel to U.S. cities, China, or other foreign locations on
official business.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be a U.S.
citizen.

Very strong demonstrated
ability to speak, read, write, and perform research in Chinese (Mandarin)
is required.

The successful candidate will
likely have worked or studied in mainland China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.

Candidates will preferably
have a law degree or a Ph.D. or M.A. in political science, history,
business, economics, or other social sciences. B.A. candidates with very
strong credentials will also be considered.

Strong oral and written
communication skills, and the interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work
under tight deadlines and as part of a team.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a brief cover
letter, resume, short writing sample (5 pages or less), and the names and
contact information for two references to Judy Wright, CECC Director of
Administration, via e-mail at judy.wright@mail.house.gov
or via FAX at 202-226-2915. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. The deadline for
applications is Monday, April 8, 2013, by 11:59 PM, EDT.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

The Congressional-Executive
Commission on China is an equal opportunity employer.

Communications Director

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China is a bipartisan commission
created by Congress in 2000 to monitor and report on human rights and rule of
law developments in China. The Commission consists of Senators, Members of the
House of Representatives, and senior officials from the Administration. The
Commission holds hearings, issues an Annual Report, and maintains a database of
political prisoners in China, among other activities. For more information on
the Commission, see www.cecc.gov.

The Commission is seeking a communications director to be responsible for
developing and implementing a communications and outreach strategy to increase
the accessibility, visibility, and relevance of the Commission's work to key
stakeholders, including Commissioners, Congress, the Executive Branch, media,
non-governmental organizations, and the general public.

Main duties:

Develop and implement a
communications and outreach strategy for the Commission's key
stakeholders, including Commissioners, Congress, the Executive Branch,
media, non-governmental organizations, and the general public.

Develop and implement a
strategy for increasing accessibility to Commission work products,
including newsletters, political prisoner records, special reports, and
the Annual Report.

Increase media coverage and
raise awareness on the Hill and to the general public regarding the
Commission's work.

Maintain the Commission's new
Web site and social media sites (Twitter, Facebook).

Develop, plan, and provide
logistical support for Commission events, including hearings, roundtables,
and briefings.

Monitor, track, and assess
the effectiveness of the Commission's outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be a U.S.
citizen.

Candidates will have a B.A.
with relevant work experience.

Some background in layout and
design (including for Web sites and publications) is desirable.

Ability to speak and read
Chinese is preferable.

Strong oral and written
communication skills, and the interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work
under tight deadlines and as part of a team.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a brief cover
letter, resume, short writing sample (5 pages or less), and the names and
contact information for two references to Judy Wright, CECC Director of
Administration, via e-mail at judy.wright@mail.house.gov
or via FAX at 202-226-2915. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. The deadline for
applications is Monday, April 8, 2013, by 11:59 PM, EDT.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

The Congressional-Executive
Commission on China is an equal opportunity employer.